In the heart of Seoul, Cho Haseul, a survivor scarred by a haunting past, crafts The Blue Lotus Society-an anonymous haven on the dark web for those seeking revenge. Unyielding and unafraid, she never hides her identity, even from the law.
Fuelled by an awakening, Cho Haseul offers solace and vindication to users, inflicting suffering instead of death upon their enemies. In the shadows of Seoul's unforgiving streets, "Within Us All" unfolds as a poignant exploration of endurance, solitude, and the indomitable spirit that transcends conventional justice.
As the curator of torment, Cho Haseul becomes a force against the twisted utopias crafted by those seeking revenge. In dismantling their illusions, she exposes the fragile foundations of their vindictive visions, bringing an unsettling truth to light.
Emmy's life is going just as she'd planned: She's living in her own apartment, dancing every day and is just leaps away from being named her company's next Prima ballerina. And she's only 17. But all of Emmy's plans come to a screeching halt when the FBI shows up at her door to let her know that she's being stalked by a serial killer. Suddenly, the safe, insulated world she created for herself is riddled with violence, fear...and a growing pile of dead bodies. At first Emmy wants nothing more than to forget her chilling new reality - but her admirer isn't finished with her yet, and before she knows it, Emmy's stuck in a nightmare she can't dance her way out of.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains detailed scenes of murder, rape, torture, sex and stalking, which may be triggering for some readers.
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